Book Title: Niyam Sara
Author(s): Vijay K Jain
Publisher: Vikalp

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________________ Ācārya Samantabhadra's Aptamīmārsā (Devāgamastotra) Deep Reflection On The Omniscient Lord आचार्य समन्तभद्र विरचित आप्तमीमांसा (aanthiT) carya Samantabhadra's Aptamīmārsā (Devāgamastotra) Deep Reflection On The Omniscient Lord आचार्य समन्तभद्र विरचित आप्तमीमांसा (1461) • Sanskrit . Hindi - English Divine Blessings: Ācārya 108 Vidyanand Muni By: Vijay K. Jain Divine Blessings: Acārya 108 Vidyānanda Muni VIJAY K. JAIN • Published: 2016 • Hard Bound Printed on NS Maplitho Paper • Pages: xxiv + 200 • Size: 16 x 22.5 cm ISBN 81-903639-8-0 Rs. 500/ Aptamīmāmsā by Acārya Samantabhadra (circa 2nd century CE) starts with a discussion, in a philosophical-cum-logical manner, on the Jaina concept of omniscience and the attributes of the Omniscient. The Acārya questions the validity of the attributes that are traditionally associated with a praiseworthy deity and goes on to establish the logic of accepting the Omniscient as the most trustworthy and praiseworthy Supreme Being. Employing the doctrine of conditional predications (syādvāda) - the logical expression of reality in light of the foundational principle of non-absolutism (anekāntavāda) – he faults certain conceptions based on absolutism. He finally elucidates correct perspectives on issues including fate and human-effort, and bondage of meritorious (punya) or demeritorious (pāpa) karmas. . ... ............... . 336

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